Green Contractors

Chicago Green Contractors

Did you know that air conditioning accounts for nearly 50% of the energy usage in the United States during the peak summer months? And that air conditioning is responsible for nearly 100 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year?

Chicago green contractors and the HVAC industry as a wholehave evolved into using green technology simply because the cost of energy has risen so much in the last 15 years or so. Manufacturers are now producing and green contractors in Chicago are now installing HVAC equipment that is more efficient and uses less energy to maintain comfortable temperatures, which also helps protect our environment.

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Chicago Green Contractors – Geothermal & Solar Installations

Green HVAC Contractors

High Efficiency Heating & Cooling Systems

Hybrid Heating & Cooling Systems & Design

Chicago Green Contractors

Solar Panels

Geothermal

Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems

High Efficiency Boilers

High Efficiency Water Heaters

Tankless Water Heaters

Green Contractors In Chicago, Illinois and NW Indiana

Green contractors in Chicago know that there are many passive solar and energy efficient features built into a green building. HVAC design is a kind of symbiotic element to other building processes and materials used that can collectively reduce the size of the heating and air conditioning system by 30-50%. Solar orientation, insulation, window placement and design, even vegetation on and around the building all directly affect heating and air conditioning loads.

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) – a furnace rating that represents the percentage of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed. The current minimum is 78% AFUE

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) – is a measure of a central air conditioner’s efficiency and performance or how much electricity it consumes. Typical SEER ratings range from 13 to 18.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) – This is a measure of the instantaneous energy efficiency of cooling equipment. EER is the steady-state rate of heat energy removal (e.g., cooling capacity) by the equipment in Btuh divided by the steady-state rate of energy input to the equipment in watts. This ratio is expressed in Btuh per watt (Btuh/watt). EER is based on tests performed in accordance with AHRI 210/240 (formerly ARI Standard 210/240).

Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) – is the heating efficiency rating for heat pumps. The current minimum is 7.7 HSPF

Green Building and HVAC Design Contractors

Chicago Green HVAC Contractors

Rooftop Units

Refrigeration

Balancing

Restaurant Equipment

Steam Boilers

Water Boilers

Controls

Ventilation

Indoor Air Quality

Tax Credits Make New Installs More Affordable Than Ever

We are one of the leading Chicago green contractors and believe in the value of continuing education for our HVAC contractors. Most of our heating and cooling technicians have earned NATE certification.

If you are currently building a home your Chicago green contractor can help you qualify for the Federal Tax Credit for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, photovoltaics (PV), small wind energy systems and fuel cells, but not the tax credits for windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, or non-solar water heaters.

Units must be “placed in service” from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010

Green HVAC system must be for taxpayer’s principal residence, EXCEPT for solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, solar panels and small wind energy systems (where second homes and rentals qualify)

$1,500 is the maximum tax credit that can be claimed for all products placed in service by your Chicago green contractor in 2009 and 2010 for most home improvements, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar panels, solar water heaters, fuel cells, and small wind energy systems which are not subject to this cap and are in effect through the year 2016

The homeowner must have a Manufacturer Certification Statement to qualify

Your Chicago green contractor should supply you your Manufacturer Certification Statement. Keep all records and receipts for at least 10 years

Home improvements made in 2009 by your green contractor will be claimed on your 2009 taxes — use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version)